I appreciate your response very much. I do feel that maybe I wasn't as clear as I should have been on the way we currently process the paperwork for these resources or rather the time periods that we are working with. We currently have terms for these resources that range from one week to 12 months. That said, most of them are over 3 months and the majority run 3-6 months. So thankfully we are also only using PO's for anyone working more than 1 month and usually only the 3-6 month range resources are renewing on a regular basis. I hope that helps to paint a more clear picture of the situation.

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2017-01-05 14:50:23

I would raise a call off PO so invoices can be processed and hours agreed, I wouldn't raise a PO for each person each week

Yes, there are multiple templates and business cases available for potential outsourcing frameworks. IACCM offers its members access to a wide range of standard templates which can be used as-is, and/or adapted to include elements specific to companies on a case-by-case basis, so we should learn more about the specific requirements, needs and size of your organization prior to analyzing templates for those purposes.
Regards
Pablo

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2016-07-27 20:12:23

As Pablo has indicated there are multiple options, as a business case will be highly variable and largely depend on the structure a given enterprise expects of their business cases across the enterprise. Plus, the business case will largely depend on the nature of what is being outsourced. With these variables in play, someone else's business case might not be an ideal for your purposes - it will have limitations and should not be treated as the solution. Rather, it is best utilized as a general starting point. Has your enterprise created business cases for other endeavors? Those internal templates should be consulted.

With these caveats aside, you are encouraged to join the IACCM Community of Interest (COI) focused on Outsourcing, as there are probably a few members in the Outsourcing COI who can share some specific examples.

It is a good topic to talk about. I struggle with what metrics to report on. It only takes one bad contract to cost the organization lots of money but it is hard for people to grasp it. How do you report on that? Currently, I report on the number of contracts the organization has and the amount of money expected to spend under a contract. Cost savings and cost avoidance is reported by my department through our category managers. I believe the category managers take the first offer from a vendor and then subtract the final number after negotiations to calculate cost avoidance. Cost savings is calculated if the organization will contractually pay less under this contract than it historically has for that same commodity. These definitions were agreed to by both our CFO and our Director.

• Century 21 Vanguard
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2016-06-01 12:04:19

Patrick, are you familiar with IACCM's "10 Pitfalls" research? This study looks at the top value erosion areas. Flip the erosion perspective and you'll quickly find key areas where by improving your capabilities you will improve ROI. Please reach out to me if you wish to discuss this in detail.

Regards,
Katherine

• BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
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2016-06-01 16:08:09

Katherine,

Thank you for the excellent recommendation. I've reviewed the research in the "10 Pitfalls" and it has provided me with concepts that I will research further internally.

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2016-06-01 18:59:34

Patrick, in addition to this first part of the "ROI of Contract Management", I'd also recommend to continue reading Tim's part two of that blog: blog.iaccm.com/commitment-matters-tim-cummins-blog/the-roi-of-contract-management-part-2You may have already read how the article describes how the Contract Management role has evolved. Now, in this new section, you will have the chance to identify the benefits that can be achieved when creating and demonstrating value from such a role.
Regards,
Pablo

Michelle, you might want to first search the IACCM Library for data that can help you make your case. We have studied many large global companies and believe the average loss for poor contract management is about 9.15% of revenue. Of course this varies depending on industry and your organization's contracting maturity. Please reach out to me if you'd be interested in an assessment of your organization.

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2014-04-15 07:32:15

Michelle,

You might also wish to look for last year's Innovation Awards, where the Winner Layne Jeffery built a CM department where there was none:
www.iaccm.com/services/innovation/

An interview with him and the other award winners is in the library as well.

• Rogers Communications
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2014-04-15 10:17:07

Thanks to both of you. I'm new here, so my apologies if I'm asking obvious questions.

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2014-04-24 12:17:43

Michelle, if you are still struggling with this, let me know and I will be happy to arrange a time to talk and help with your questions.

I hesitate to give you a generic answer because it depends a lot on some of the business objectives and management issues that prevail in your company. Your success will depend on making a proposal that aligns with management thinking and priorities.

You can reach me at tcummins@iaccm.com

• EB5 Brics
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2014-05-19 14:59:22

Hi Michelle,

While you build the business case, if you need technical assistance or perhaps some metrics, I'd be happy to help.

Hi Steve, thank you for your question. Pricing trends for major equipment are not something we specialize in unfortunately and in the current circumstances, the answer would, I believe, vary enormously depending on the nature, type, and location of the acquisition.

Great question. You have certainly come to the right place for some expert advice. I hope others jump in as well. You can find an array of resources at your fingertips (including case studies).. if you go into the resource library (Resources > Resource Library) and search by category = Negotiation. I would particularly recommend:

IACCM Dubai Member Meeting April 2019 Presentations
Ask The Expert: Negotiating and Contracting in the Middle East
The Power of Intent Workshop - IACCM APAC Conference 2019
Do Procurement practices cause dishonesty?
Negotiating in a time of coronavirus
In Negotiations, Givers Are Smarter Than Takers

In addition, you may wish to consider our new Managing Contracts Virtually training program (which is currently included as a member benefit) .. Training > Managing Contracts Virtually.

If you need help accessing any of these materials, please contact me at info@iaccm.com.

Greetings, thanks for the question. I look forward to the responses from other practitioners in this space too. In the meantime, I suggest you take a look at our contract standards clause library here: www.contractstandards.com/public/contracts/statement-of-work. While this provides a framework, the key is in the level of detail that you apply to the "Supplier Tasks and Responsibilities" section - the detail required is application-specific, so there are no hard and fast rules. I have used detailed project plans and, in some instances, references to operational collateral (handbooks, processes, and procedures, referenced but not included) to get to the level of detail necessary to define what is required. This works fine for transactional engagements but cannot cope with more complex requirements - where there is uncertainty in delivery or deliverable (or both!). Then, you'll need an agile approach to the SOW. Hope that helps.